Absorbent article having a disposal member
Inactive Publication Date: 2006-02-09
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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[0003] Briefly, this invention relates to an absorbent article having a disposal member. The absorbent article includes a cover, a baffle and an absorbent positioned therebetween. The disposal member is configured as a pocket having a fixed portion and an open portion. The fixed portion is secured to at least one of the cover, absorbent or baffl
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However, storage in a toilet pail located in a bathroom or in some other trash receptacle rapidly results in the development of disagreeable odors, such as ammonia.
Disposal of a soiled feminine pad or incontinence garment at a friend's house or in a company's restroom can be awkward and sometimes embarrassing.
The emission of malodors from a soiled discarded absorbent product or the possibility of having a coworker notice that you are having your period can be embarrassing.
Worst yet, it can be psychologically traumatizing to an older person who needs to dispose of an incontinent article while a relative, friend or coworker is nearby and knowing that when the article is discarded, the other person will become aware of the fact that the older adult is physically required to use such products.
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[0020] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an absorbent article 10 is shown for absorbing human exudate. The human exudate can include urine, menses, perspiration and other bodily fluids, as well as semi-solid and solid excrement. The absorbent article 10 can be constructed as a feminine pantyliner, a sanitary napkin, an adult incontinent pad, brief or undergarment, an infant diaper, a child training pant, a menstrual pant, etc. The absorbent article 10 can be a disposable article or be a reusable article. By “disposable” it is meant an article that is designed for a single or temporary use and is meant to be discarded after being used once. By “reusable” it is meant an article that is designed to be laundered, washed, dry cleaned, etc. for reuse multiple times, such as a typical cotton underpants.
[0021] Still referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the absorbent article 10 includes a cover 12, an absorbent 14 and an optional baffle 16. When the absorbent article 10 is constructed from all three layer...
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An absorbent article is disclosed having a disposal member. The absorbent article includes a cover, a baffle and an absorbent positioned therebetween. The disposal member is configured as a pocket having a fixed portion and an open portion. The fixed portion is secured to at least one of the cover, absorbent or baffle. The disposal member is formed from a material having an odor control substance integrally formed therewith for limiting any malodors exiting the absorbent. The open portion of the pocket is capable of receiving and enclosing a substantial portion of the soiled absorbent article after it has been reduced in overall size for convenient disposal.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] For a long time, many users of disposable absorbent articles have desired a discrete means of disposing of their used and soiled absorbent articles. Disposable absorbent articles are articles designed to absorb human exudate, like urine, menses and fecal matter. Examples of such disposable absorbent articles include catamenial products such as feminine pantyliners, sanitary pads and napkins, tampons, adult incontinent pads, briefs and undergarments. Infant diapers, child training pants and other disposable absorbent articles could also benefit from having an integral disposal member that will permit discrete disposal. Disposable absorbent articles are primarily designed for a single use, after which they are discarded usually into a toilet pail, trash receptacle or flushed down a toilet. However, storage in a toilet pail located in a bathroom or in some other trash receptacle rapidly results in the development of disagreeable odors, such as ammonia...
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CPCA61F2013/8497A61F13/551
Inventor WILHELM, HOA LAPRICE, CINDY LOU
Owner KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC